Frequently Asked Questions

DoggyRade is a delicious and refreshing low-calorie prebiotic drink for dogs.

Prebiotics help to support good gut health for dogs just like in humans. Containing a balanced solution of electrolytes, micronutrients and prebiotics, DoggyRade is also highly palatable to dogs, keeping them, Happy, Healthy & Hydrated.

Prebiotics are specific types of fibre that the beneficial bacteria in your pet’s gut will use to grow. Gut bacteria perform many important functions in the body of your pet. Prebiotics feed the good bacteria to help ensure that your animal has the right balance to keep its gut microbiota healthy.

Prebiotics feed the good bacteria already living in the gut without getting destroyed during digestion.

Prebiotics are also more robust than probiotic supplements. DoggyRade is shelf-stable, does not need to be refrigerated unless opened and will also not be impacted by freezing or heating.

Electrolytes are minerals in the body that have an electric charge, they are important because they help:

Balance the amount of water in the body
Balance the body's acid/base (pH) level
Move nutrients into cells
Move wastes out of cells

Electrolytes are found naturally in the blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids.

Glucose is included to make DoggyRade an isotonic solution, supporting faster nutrient absorption into your dogs' bloodstream.

The actual sugar content is < 2%. There are only 11 calories total per 100ml in DoggyRade. 
By comparison, an apple is 10% sugar and contains about 50 calories per 100g. There is less sugar in DoggyRade than in an onion.

Functionally, glucose enhances sodium and water absorption through a cotransporter mechanism, even in the face of active secretion due to infection. Glucose in the gut also enhances mucosal blood flow.

DoggyRade is much more than water, it's a healthy treat that will support your dog's needs.

Aside from the delicious chicken taste that dogs love, DoggyRade provides prebiotics which help to support gut health, improve digestion and nutrient absorption. It also contains a mix of electrolytes, amino acids and easily-absorbed carbohydrates to support good hydration.

The water in DoggyRade is purified by reverse osmosis to improve the taste and eliminate impurities.

In taste trials, dogs drink four times more DoggyRade than water, the results speak for themselves.

DoggyRade comes in a ready to drink pouch, there is no need to mix or dilute it before serving. Pour DoggyRade directly into a clean bowl.

Once opened the pouch should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days until finished.

You can give DoggyRade to your dog everyday.
Our packaging has suggested guidelines for the amount to give, based on your dog’s body weight.

Toy (Up to 5kg): 50-100ml
Small (5-10kg): 100-200ml
Medium (10-25kg): 200-500ml
Large (25-50kg): 500-1,000ml

Please note that these are general guidelines, while exceeding the volume will not harm your dog we suggest following the recommended guidelines on the pouch.

Our product shelf life is two years from our manufacturing date, for unopened pouches. However, once opened, pouches should be refrigerated and will keep for 5 days.

Most dogs are used to drinking water that is at room temperature. If it’s been in the fridge, it will depend on the individual pet. However, we know that some dogs may prefer to drink it warm because it’s more aromatic when it’s warm - just like chicken soup!
In warmer weather some dogs also really like frozen DoggyRade treats or a lick matt with frozen DoggyRade to provide extra stimulation and relief from the heat.

Yes.

DoggyRade provides a great source of hydration which will be beneficial to kidney function. The mineral content in DoggyRade is extremely low and will not complicate kidney disease.

Dogs can drink DoggyRade even if they are sensitive to chicken. In DoggyRade, we only use hydrolysed chicken. This means that the chicken in our products is processed to remove the allergenic proteins.

We are constantly working to bring the best for your pets, and new flavours are on the way!

KittyRade is a refreshing, low-calorie prebiotic drink for cats.

It has a great chicken taste that encourages reliable hydration in cats and contains prebiotics to support gut health, improve digestion and nutrient absorption.

It contains glutamic acid, an amino acid that is beneficial for intestinal function It also contains taurine, which is an essential amino acid for cats, which promotes eye health and heart health.

Cats are fussy drinkers and do not have a strong urge to drink. They also dislike the taste of chlorine in water.

KittyRade increases fluid intake in cats. In taste trials, cats drink nine times more KittyRade than water.

Most cats dislike the taste of chlorine in water. The water in KittyRade is purified by reverse osmosis to improve the taste and eliminate impurities. KittyRade provides a delicious chicken taste that cats love and contains prebiotics which help to support good gut health.

Electrolytes are minerals in the body that have an electric charge, they are important because they help:

Balance the amount of water in the body
Balance the body's acid/base (pH) level
Move nutrients into cells
Move wastes out of cells

Electrolytes are found naturally in the blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids.

Glucose is included to make KittyRade an isotonic solution, supporting faster nutrient absorption into your cats bloodstream.

The actual sugar content is < 2%. There are only 11 calories total per 100ml in KittyRade. 
By comparison, an apple is 10% sugar and contains about 50 calories per 100g. There is less sugar in KittyRade than in an onion.

Functionally, glucose enhances sodium and water absorption through a cotransporter mechanism, even in the face of active secretion due to infection. Glucose in the gut also enhances mucosal blood flow.

You can give KittyRade to your cat twice daily.

Kittens: 6 weeks - 6 months
Offer 25ml once daily.
Adult Cats: 6 months +
Offer 50-100ml once or twice daily.

Please note that these are general guidelines. While exceeding the volume will not harm your cat, we suggest following the recommended guidelines on the pouch.

Most cats are used to drinking water that is at room temperature.

If it’s been in the fridge, it will depend on the individual pet. However, we know that some cats may prefer to drink it warm because it’s more aromatic when it’s warm - just like chicken soup!

Yes. Kittens over the age of six weeks can enjoy KittyRade.

KittyRade is definitely suitable for cats with kidney disease.

KittyRade contains water enriched with beneficial nutrients (glutamic acid, taurine) and prebiotics. So, it will be a good source of extra liquid which is what is really necessary.

The salt level in KittyRade is 0.1%, which is extremely low. Cats with kidney disease also need to be careful of their phosphorus and calcium intake. There is no calcium in KittyRade, and the phosphorus content is 1/100th of what a cat would have in its food each day.

KittyRade has a pH of 4 as cats like slightly acidic drinks.

YummyRade is a tasty meal enhancer for cats and dogs.

It is a low-fat and low-calorie gravy topper that can be added on top of food to provide a flavour burst to each meal.

It also contains micronutrients and prebiotics to promote good intestinal health.

YummyRade is a great tasting, low fat, low calorie, nutrient-rich alternative to everyday meal toppers. Cat and dog food can sometimes be boring. Many gravy toppers are high in calories and fat-based. YummyRade is extremely low in both calories and fat. The water in YummyRade is purified by reverse osmosis to improve the taste and eliminate impurities

The aromatic chicken smell entices cats and dogs to eat. It delivers a healthier, low fat, flavour-boosting gravy topper that pets love.

The prebiotics and amino acids in YummyRade support intestinal health and better overall nutrition. YummyRade is easy to digest and is compatible with gluten and grain free diets. Because YummyRade is low in calories, it will not contribute to weight gain. This can be especially helpful if dogs or cats are on special diets.

YummyRade is a great tasting topper if your dog or cat is on a special diet. It is low fat low calorie and has a rich and savoury dogs and cats love.

Most dogs and cats are used to drinking water that is at room temperature. If it’s been in the fridge, it will depend on the individual pet. However, we know that some cats may prefer to drink it warm because it’s more aromatic when it’s warm - just like chicken soup!

DoggyRade Pro is a delicious low-calorie prebiotic rehydration drink for dogs. It is highly palatable to dogs with a delicious chicken taste that dogs love but also includes the electrolytes and amino acids that you would expect in a supportive care product. DoggyRade Pro gives a targeted nutrition approach that helps support the dogs intestinal function even in early stages of illness. It is an isotonic solution that contains water purified by reverse osmosis, glucose and prebiotics.

DoggyRade Pro help dogs recover from intestinal disorders such as acute diarrhoea, support rehydration and intestinal function. It is helpful in the support of gastroenteritis, pancreatitis and other illnesses. It can be used in the stabilisation of water and electrolyte balance. It contains electrolytes and easily absorbable carbohydrates.

Anorexia is common in sick or seriously injured patients. Anorexia rapidly leads to gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal atrophy, decreased GI motility, pancreatic atrophy and cholestasis. Early nutrition helps maintain normal GI function and contributes to good recovery.

DoggyRade Pro can be used for both outpatients and inpatients in a veterinary clinic. A dog with a typical, mild case of gastroenteritis or other illnesses can be given DoggyRade Pro to drink at home. Hospitalised patients can be given DoggyRade Pro from day one of their illness.

DoggyRade Pro encourages maintenance of normal GI function, helps with healing and allows a smoother and earlier transition back to a normal diet. Many sick or seriously injured patients will not voluntarily eat or may not tolerate normal diets, which prolongs their hospital stays. DoggyRade Pro can help prepare the intestine for normal food intake.

Because DoggyRade Pro is highly palatable, many patients will voluntarily drink it even in the face of mild nausea. DoggyRade Pro can also be administered orally using a normal syringe. Because of the significant benefits of this targeted nutrition approach, tube feeding (nasoesophageal or nasogastric) should be considered if the patient will not voluntarily drink or eat in the first 12 hours following admission to the hospital.

We recommend that the clinician use whatever IV fluid rate they would normally use and not try to subtract for the volume of DRP. The administration of DoggyRade Pro will contribute 1-2 ml/kg/hr at the recommended rates. However, this is intestinal rather than intravenous and will not significantly impact the IV fluid rates required.

DoggyRade Pro has a very low viscosity, and we have found that it flows well with most syringe pumps. However, syringe pumps that are designed for crystalloid intravenous solutions are known to be very sensitive and an enteral feeding pump may be required.

Yes, there is no issue.

Most dogs and cats are used to drinking water that is at room temperature. If it’s been in the fridge, it will depend on the individual pet. However, we know that some cats may prefer to drink it warm because it’s more aromatic when it’s warm - just like chicken soup!

No. The only anti-inflammatory impact could be through a better-balanced microflora.

Electrolytes are minerals in the body that have an electric charge. They become an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in water. They are found in the blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids. Electrolytes are important because they help balance the amount of water in the body.

Micronutrient are often referred to as vitamins and minerals. They are vital to healthy development, disease prevention, and wellbeing. With the exception of vitamin D, micronutrients are not produced in the body and must be derived from the diet.

Prebiotics are specific types of fibre that the beneficial bacteria in your pet’s gut will use to grow. The gut bacteria perform many important functions in the body of your pet. Prebiotics can help ensure that your animal has the right balance of these good bacteria to keep its gut microbiota healthy.

Prebiotics are a source of food for the gut’s healthy bacteria. As they cannot be digested; they go to the lower digestive tract and act as food to help healthy bacteria to grow. Prebiotics feed the good bacteria already living in the gut without getting destroyed during digestion.Prebiotics are also generally more robust than probiotic supplements, they are shelf-stable and do not need to be refrigerated and will also not be impacted by freezing. They support good gut health, digestive health and intestinal function.

Glutamine is an amino acid derived from glutamic acid. Glutamine is the preferred energy substrate for the enterocyte and as such it plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the gut barrier. It is also the preferred fuel source for other rapidly dividing cells such as lymphocytes and fibroblasts especially during times of critical illness.

FOS are prebiotics and naturally-occurring substances that provide beneficial effects on digestion through their activity in the large intestine. FOS are fermented in the colon to product short chain fatty acids, which have important anti-inflammatory effects. FOS help to increase the concentrations of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium spp and Lactobacillus spp and may decrease concentrations of harmful bacteria such as Clostridium perfringens. Our prebiotics are human food grade and sourced from a highly reputable manufacturer based in Belgium and Germany. In fact, our particular grade of FOS is one of the few that is recommended for use in baby foods.The amount of FOS in our products is based on those amounts that have been shown to be effective in dogs and cats, and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Glycine has been shown to improve intestinal mucosal morphology and hasten their solution of diarrhoea. Glycine also enhances the update of glucose from the gut.

Glucose enhances sodium and water absorption through a cotransporter mechanism, even in the face of active secretion due to infection. Glucose in the gut also enhances mucosal blood flow.

Taurine is considered an essential amino acid in cats. Cats need large amounts of it in their diet. It is needed to help support both eye and heart health